The distance between Isle of Wight and Southwold is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Isle of Wight to Southwold by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Southwold → Isle of Wight if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head.
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Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo then Ipswich and then to Halesworth.
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Take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Southwold.
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There are several options for getting from Isle of Wight to Southwold by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which costs around £60 ($71) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £71 ($84).
The distance between Isle of Wight and Southwold is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)
It takes around 5h 35m to get from Isle of Wight and Southwold by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Wight to Southwold is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £71 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Wight and Southwold is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £60 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Wight and Southwold. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Southwold. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Wight and Southwold. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then drive to Southwold. instead which will take 4h 30m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Wight to Southwold. We recommend that you take a ferry to Eastern Docks Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Norwich (NWI) then take the bus to Southwold Kings Head. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Southwold is Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) which is approximately 47km (29 miles) from Southwold. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Wight to Southwold. We recommend that you take a ferry to Portsmouth Portsea IOW Car Ferry Terminal then take the train to London Waterloo then Ipswich and then to Halesworth. instead which will take 5h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Wight to Southwold is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | £400($475) | every 3 hours | 795km (494 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | £120($145) | 6 times a week | 323km (201 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 7h 15m | £60($71) | 6 times a week | 391km (243 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 30m | £71($84) | hourly | 342km (213 miles) |
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The following major airports near Southwold offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.